Goodyear Names Don Metzelaar Senior Vice President, Global Manufacturing and Supply Chain

Executive Appointment - Don Metzelaar has been appointed as Senior Vice President, Global Manufacturing and Supply Chain at Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, effective January 13, 2025 [1] - Metzelaar will report directly to CEO and President Mark Stewart [1] - The appointment is part of Goodyear's strategy to transform its manufacturing operations [1] Professional Background - Metzelaar brings over 30 years of experience in leading complex, world-class manufacturing operations [1] - Most recently served as Chief Manufacturing Officer and Global Vice President at Johnson Controls International, where he focused on transforming manufacturing processes [1] - Previously held operations leadership roles at Whirlpool Corporation, Honeywell International, and Motorola [2] Responsibilities - Metzelaar will lead Goodyear's Global Operations, including global and regional Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Environmental, Health & Safety, Business Continuity, Manufacturing Engineering, and Quality [3] - His role will involve optimizing product planning, enabling product lifecycle management, and maintaining high standards of quality and safety [3] Company Overview - Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies, employing approximately 71,000 people [4] - The company operates 54 manufacturing facilities across 21 countries [4] - Goodyear has two Innovation Centers located in Akron, Ohio, and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, focused on developing state-of-the-art products and services [4]